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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The magnitude 7.6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1 was the largest earthquake in the Noto region since records were kept in 1885.This is a chronological listing of earthquake-related articles distributed by The Japan News since the earthquake occurred on the New Year's Day.
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Tsunami Observation Instruments Were Unable to Measure Waves at Ishikawa Pref.
Tsunami observation systems installed in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, were unable to detec...
January 6, 2024
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Quake Death Toll Reaches 126 in Ishikawa Prefecture; Strong Aftershock Shakes Towns on Noto Peninsula (Update 4)
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake death toll reached 100 in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, the prefect...
January 6, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquakes Triggered over 100 Landslides; Northern Coastal Areas Roads Bear Brunt of Damage (Update 1)
More than 100 landslides occurred mainly along coastal areas of the northern Noto Peninsula in Ishik...
January 6, 2024
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Sends Sympathy Messages to Iran, Japan -KCNA
SEOUL (Reuters) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent messages of sympathy to the leaders of Iran a...
January 6, 2024
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Japan Govt to Designate Noto Peninsula Quake as Severe Disaster
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is considering designating a powerful earthquake that struck the...
January 6, 2024
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Pref.; Registering Upper 5 on Japanese Seismic Intensity Scale in Anamizu
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 struck the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture at 5:...
January 6, 2024
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846 Isolated due to Cutoff of Roads in Ishikawa Pref.; 94 Killed, Whereabouts of 222 Unknown
At least 846 people are isolated in 33 districts of five cities and towns as of Friday morning after...
January 5, 2024
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Evacuees Survive by Climbing Mudslide to Get Relief, Sleeping in Car, Garage after Quake in Noto Peninsula
WAJIMA/SUZU, Ishikawa — Roads that lead to the areas afflicted by Monday’s massive earthquake in the...
January 5, 2024
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Many Noto Peninsula Homes Lacked Seismic Retrofitting; Aging Population Slowed Pace of Expensive Renovations
Why was the damage from the New Year’s Day earthquake that hit the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefectur...
January 5, 2024
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Bread Companies Donate Baked Goods to Aid Quake Victims
Major bread manufacturers are sending sweet and savory baked goods to the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibi...
January 5, 2024
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Analysis Shows Tsunami Hit Suzu 1 Minute After Quake
The first tsunami may have reached the city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, only one minute after the ...
January 5, 2024
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94 Killed, 222 Unaccounted from Noto Peninsula Earthquake(UPDATE 1)
The death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake rose to 94 as of 2:00 p.m. ...
January 5, 2024
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Disruption of Communication Services Continue in Disaster-struck Areas of Hokuriku Region
Disruptions in cell phones, landline phones and internet connection services due to the Noto Peninsu...
January 5, 2024
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Self-Defense Force Reserve Personnel, Ready Reserve Personnel Called in For Disaster Relief
The Defense Ministry announced Friday that up to 100 Self-Defense Force Reserve personnel and SDF Re...
January 5, 2024
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Says ‘Don’t Give Up Rescue Efforts’ Even Though 72-hour Window Passed
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the ministries and agencies concerned to do their utmost to rescu...
January 5, 2024
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